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R31 PMJ

1998 Seat Inca Diesel

White Diesel 1900cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2008
Tests5 (3 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,966 mi
Last recorded88,966 miles
Recorded on10 Oct 2007
Typical for 1998 Seat Inca Diesel112,053 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR31 PMJ
MakeSeat
ModelInca Diesel
Year1998
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,900cc
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MOT History

3 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 Oct 2007 88,966 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2007 88,966 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

n/s/f balljoint has slight play

n/s/f cv boot starting to perish and split

Pass 20 Oct 2006 82,009 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2005 73,888 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2005 73,888 miles

Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

How Reliable is the Seat Inca Diesel?

Based on 1,575 MOT tests across 355 vehicles.

59.9%
Pass Rate
7,247
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
355
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 190
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 157
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 144
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 117
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 101
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R31 PMJ is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel in White with a 1,900cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

Across all 1998 Seat Inca Diesel models, the average MOT pass rate is 62.2% with a typical mileage of 112,053 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Seat Inca Diesel fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 190 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R31 PMJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Seat Inca Diesel typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 28 years old, this Seat Inca Diesel is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R31 PMJ registered?

R31 PMJ is a 1998 Seat Inca Diesel, first registered on 1 March 1998.

Is R31 PMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for R31 PMJ shows 5 tests with a 60% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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